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How much does color impact your car's safety?
I'm looking into getting a second car, and I've been told that black cars are less safe than white cars. Is this true? Are there other colors that are considered safer?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congratulations on your second car! I’m happy to say that this is a common misconception—the color of your car doesn’t impact how safe it is.
While it is true that black cars can be more difficult to see at night, it doesn’t make them any less safe. White and yellow cars tend to be associated with safety because they are brighter and more visible.
If you’re quickly looking over your shoulder, you may be able to register a brighter or lighter color faster. However, if you’re a bad driver or act carelessly on the road, you’re going to get into an accident regardless of your vehicle’s color.
Similarly, if you’re a great driver, you could still get into an accident or be hit by another driver. The color of your vehicle won’t give you any additional safety.
If safety is important to you, it’s better to get a vehicle with notable safety features, or do the research on your vehicle’s
safety ratings
rather than avoid a specific color. Another way to protect your car is to make sure you have a good insurance policy for it. If you need an easy way to shop for insurance, try using the
Jerry
app—we’ll get you quotes from multiple top-of-the-line providers so that you can simply pick the plan that works best for you. Congrats again on your second car—and feel free to pick whatever color you like best!”
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